DAY 6 - Explain: What does a good mentor do? I'm glad that this question was included as part of the challenge because I often say that I am trying to create a classroom that sees "teacher as mentor" as opposed to "teacher as expert"... but what does that really mean? To me, a good mentor is someone who:- is encouraging and supportive of their mentee(s)- helps the mentee feel safe enough to take risks- maintains a positive attitude- is knowledgeable in their field

- listens to their mentee(s)- is willing to learn and develop alongside their mentee(s) - is enthusiastic/passionate about their field- can provide specific and effective feedback to help the mentee's development- is flexible in their approach- recognizes and values differences in opinions - encourages forward development